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Readers will happily follow as she goes on a seaside vacation, helps plan a party for Auntie Comfort from Canada (will she remember her Nigerian ways?), learns firsthand what it’s \u003ci\u003ereally\u003c\/i\u003e like to be a child selling oranges outside the gate, and longs to see sweet snow. Nigerian storyteller Atinuke’s debut book for children and its sequels, with their charming (and abundant) gray-scale drawings by Lauren Tobia, are newly published in the US by Candlewick Press, joining other celebrated Atinuke stories in captivating young readers.","brand":"Candlewick Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355937591468,"sku":"9781536225235","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/26502493482734.jpg?v=1781629607"},{"product_id":"9781536239522","title":"Anna Hibiscus #7 Love from","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"A must-have for every collection, written by a Nigerian author, this series is both powerful and uplifting.\"\u003c\/b\u003e --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In the penultimate book in the series, Anna proves what a good friend she can be.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Anna Hibiscus is on holiday with Grandmother and Grandfather in the village where they were born. She befriends the local children there and teaches them their ABCs and 123s. When Anna goes to market one day and a boy steals a banana from her, she runs after him. It turns out that the boy is poor and lives alone. Anna and Sunny Belafonte become friends, and when Sunny is taken ill, it is Anna who makes sure he gets the medical help he needs. Happily, Grandfather invites Sunny Belafonte to live with them and be part of their family.","brand":"Candlewick Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355937624236,"sku":"9781536239522","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/26645363482734.jpg?v=1781629607"},{"product_id":"9781610676816","title":"Anna Hibiscus #8 You're Amazing","description":"\u003cp\u003eDepicts a warm, loving, multigenerational family; commonality of cultures, values and responsibilities; urban life in modern Africa; tackles grief remarkably and deftly opens a discussion on death.Grandad is very old and very tired, and Anna Hibiscus perfectly conveys the sadness, confusion, loss and anger that comes with the death of a loved one, then shares the faith and comfort and healing that can come after. Anna Hibiscus truly is ... amazing. Featuring warm, loving multi-generational family relationships, You're Amazing, Anna Hibiscus! showcases daily life in modern, urban Africa. Great as a classroom or family read-aloud, it illustrates the commonality of cultures and experiences and inspires discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kane Miller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355961020588,"sku":"9781610676816","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/12701973482761.jpg?v=1781630309"},{"product_id":"9781536217940","title":"B is for Baby","description":"\u003cb\u003e“A circular tale of family love with visual rewards. . . . There’s no denying the joy in this book.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB\u003ci\u003e is for Baby. \u003c\/i\u003eB \u003ci\u003eis for Brother. \u003c\/i\u003eB \u003ci\u003eis for going to see Baba!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne morning after breakfast, Baby’s big brother is getting ready to take the basket of bananas all the way to Baba’s bungalow in the next village. He’ll have to go along the bumpy road, past the baobab trees, birds, and butterflies, and all the way over the bridge. But what he doesn’t realize is that his very cute, very curious baby sibling has stowed away on his bicycle! Little ones learning about language will love sounding out the words in this playful, vibrantly illustrated story set in West Africa.","brand":"Candlewick Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355971080364,"sku":"9781536217940","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/26429543482734.jpg?v=1781630532"},{"product_id":"9781536205527","title":"Baby Goes to the Market BD","description":"\u003cb\u003eJoin Baby and his doting mama at a bustling southwest Nigerian marketplace for a bright, bouncy read-aloud offering a gentle introduction to numbers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarket is very crowded.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMama is very busy.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBaby is very curious.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Baby and Mama go to the market, Baby is so adorable that the banana seller gives him six bananas. Baby eats one and puts five in the basket, but Mama doesn’t notice. As Mama and Baby wend their way through the stalls, cheeky Baby collects five oranges, four biscuits, three ears of sweet corn, two pieces of coconut . . . until Mama notices that her basket is getting very heavy! Poor Baby, she thinks, he must be very hungry by now! Rhythmic language, visual humor, and a bounty of delectable food make this a tale that is sure to whet little appetites for story time.","brand":"Candlewick Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355972849836,"sku":"9781536205527","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/26305413482734.jpg?v=1781630571"},{"product_id":"9781536225181","title":"Beti and the Little Round House","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom beloved storyteller Atinuke comes an enchanting new collection of stories featuring an endearing new character.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Beti lives in a little round house in the green woods under the mountains with Mam, Tad, baby Jac, and her very own tiny goat named Naughty. Beti loves the little round house, where there is always the promise of adventure with Naughty, Jac, and her friends--whatever the season! With charming black-and-white and color illustrations throughout, this warm and lyrical collection is alive with themes of endurance, friendship, and the power of self-belief. It celebrates the gift of the seasons and the art of living simply and joyfully in nature.","brand":"Candlewick Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355994607788,"sku":"9781536225181","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/26501953482734.jpg?v=1781631024"},{"product_id":"9781536228045","title":"Catch That Chicken","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe team behind \u003ci\u003eBaby Goes to Market \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eB Is for Baby \u003c\/i\u003evisit a Nigerian village for a humorous ode to childhood ingenuity.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLami is the best chicken catcher in the whole village. 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Uncle Bizi-Sunday is shopping for the babies, Aunty Joli and Aunty Grace are rocking the babies and Mama and Grandma are fast asleep ...but just who has time for Anna Hibiscus? I hate Double Trouble! shouts Anna. But Anna Hibiscus is amazing so it won't be long before everyone finds time for her again! A story which perfectly captures the anxiety and thrill of having a new sibling, this is a great title for any family with a new baby, or a baby on the way!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kane Miller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46356126793900,"sku":"9781610673679","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/12670603482761.jpg?v=1781633072"},{"product_id":"9781536230376","title":"Too Small Tola","description":"\u003cb\u003eThree delightful tales from a renowned Nigerian storyteller introduce a chapter-book heroine who is every bit as mighty as she is small.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a trio of droll stories, award-winning author and storyteller Atinuke debuts an endearing and enduring character with plenty to prove. Tola lives in an apartment in the busy city of Lagos, Nigeria, with her sister, Moji, who is very clever; her brother, Dapo, who is very fast; and Grandmommy, who is very bossy. Tola may be small, but she’s strong enough to carry a basket brimming with groceries home from the market, and she’s clever enough to count out Grandmommy’s change. When the faucets in the apartment break, it’s Tola who brings water from the well. And when Mr. Abdul, the tailor, has an accident and needs help taking his customers’ measurements, only Tola can save the day. 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